JOB DESCRIPTION

Rotterdam
The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international food regulations, standards, and customer-specific requirements.
This role supports the company’s operations, quality, and R&D teams by interpreting regulatory guidelines, coordinating product approvals, and maintaining documentation for regulatory submissions.

The role requires regular communication with external regulatory bodies, customers, and internal stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage multiple regulatory projects and product portfolios.

• Handling customers questionnaires
• Preparing MSDS’s
• Compliance of our specifications with regulatory requirements
• Labeling recommendationsAUTHORITIES
• Authorized to review and approve regulatory documents for internal and external use
• Authorized to correspond with regulatory bodies and certification authorities on behalf of the companyMAIN CONTACTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONStakeholders include global quality, PD, production, purchasing, marketing, legal, customer service, and sales.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc. in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in the food or beverage industry
• Familiarity with global food regulations (e.g., EU, FDA, CODEX, EFSA)
• High level of written and verbal English communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in documentation management systems and MS Office Suite

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Timely submission and approval of regulatory documents
• Zero critical non-compliances in external audits
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and customers regarding regulatory support
• Reduction in regulatory-related delays or issues in product launches
• High level of documentation accuracy and completeness

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure company compliance with applicable food laws and regulations (EU, US FDA, Codex, etc.)
• Serve as the contact point for ND (Oils, Flavors, Colors, Fibers) customer questionnaires
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively inform relevant departments of new or amended requirements
• Maintain and update regulatory documentation such as specifications, MSDS’s and declarations
• Prepare and submit product registrations, certifications, and label approvals as required by target markets
• Evaluate raw materials and supplier documentation for regulatory compliance
• Review and approve product labels, packaging, and marketing materials for compliance with relevant regulations
• Assist in handling audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and customers
• Contribute to the development and revision of internal policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements
• Support R&D during new product development phase
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on regulatory topics and awareness

The role requires regular communication with external regulatory bodies, customers, and internal stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage multiple regulatory projects and product portfolios.

• Handling customers questionnaires
• Preparing MSDS’s
• Compliance of our specifications with regulatory requirements
• Labeling recommendationsAUTHORITIES
• Authorized to review and approve regulatory documents for internal and external use
• Authorized to correspond with regulatory bodies and certification authorities on behalf of the companyMAIN CONTACTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONStakeholders include global quality, PD, production, purchasing, marketing, legal, customer service, and sales